The situation changed dramatically, arousing a new round of discussion among the audience, and the sound in the arena became chaotic and noisy again.

"I don't understand, this young master Federico has done such a big thing," Paul asked, asking many people's doubts, "and yet he just surrendered like this? That killer is his strongest thug and the biggest bargaining chip to ensure safety.

Right? Just let him go so easily?"

right.

Thales also frowned: The other party made a scene in the arena and accused the current Duke of the most vicious and terrifying charges, but now...

Captured without mercy?

"No, on the contrary, he grabbed his biggest bargaining chip." Miranda looked at Federico in the distance, thoughtfully.

"At least he saved his life." Glover said disdainfully.

"But..." Paul hesitated.

But this doesn't make sense.

Thales nodded and accepted his words in his heart.

Yes, maybe Federico can save his own life by doing this.

Due to pressure, Zhan En will not kill him, at least not in public.

But doesn’t he know that if he falls into the hands of Kongming Palace like this, he has no chance of winning?

Thales turned his head subconsciously: Zhan was observing the situation on the field, his brows were rising and falling, not knowing what he was thinking.

"He really surrendered..." Hilley couldn't believe it, "Zhan, what are you going to do?"

Zhan looked at the chaos on the stage with no expression, but soon, he took a deep breath and calmly ordered:

"Seychelles, the mission is cancelled. Let the Emerald Legion return to their posts and continue to maintain order."

Seychelles was shocked:

"But sir, this criminal has committed a heinous crime..."

"Call Second Lieutenant Cherki and ask him to lead the security officer out of the team and escort the prisoners over," Zhan En did not allow him to refute, "Remember to pay attention to your quality, be gentle in your attitude and movements, and don't disturb the audience."

Seychelles hesitated to speak, but Cassian shook his head at him.

"Send your most capable trackers," Zhan En continued, "to chase the escaped master. Even if you can't catch him, you still have to figure out his whereabouts."

Seychelles was silent for a few seconds, then turned around and called for orders.

"Ashford, let the sponsors do their work, appease the audience, and adjust the atmosphere. The election will be indecisive. It's time to prepare for the next game," Zhan calmly issued the orders one by one, "and

, summoning the vassals and distinguished guests present, they need an explanation, or in other words, they need to 'correctly know' what happened here instead of unnecessary suspicion."

The butler smiled and nodded.

"Very good, Zhan," Seeley was quite relieved to see his brother regain his senses. "Don't forget who you are and who we are - don't let his nonsense affect you."

She took a deep breath:

"Remember: Kevin Deere never kills his enemies."

But Zhan En didn't say anything. He just looked at his sister with complicated eyes.

"Then what are you going to do? Throw him into prison, or into the high seas?" Thales asked.

Zhan turned around and glanced at him.

"That guy, he thought he could ruin my reputation and incite the public. He thought he had the biggest bargaining chip, so he dared to come to the stage from behind the scenes." Zhan En's eyes were sharp and he snorted repeatedly, "But he also forgot that he was the biggest bargaining chip."

Disadvantages."

Thales' eyes moved.

"This is the Emerald City, and he walked into my chess game," Zhan En said coldly, "you have to abide by my rules."

That's right.

Jenn's rules.

With Zhan's influence, control and dominance in the Emerald City for many years - whether it is a simple and crude hanging order, a complex series of political and legal operations, or even sophisticated public opinion guidance and manipulation, Fedeli can

No matter how eloquent Ke Ke is to incite the public, no matter how reasonable and well-founded his words are, he is bound to fail in the end.

This truth - Thales looked at Federico thoughtfully - doesn't he know?

Why... surrender so simply?

In the middle of the field, the host tremblingly stood up on the stage again, and reluctantly (thanks to the group of security officers standing in the audience) used as calm a voice as possible to remind the audience and players that the election would be interrupted for some reason and would now resume.

start.

But no one cares about martial arts anymore.

The vigilance officer and the Emerald Legion's team moved again. They drove back the crowd, maintained order, opened a passage around the arena, and escorted the prisoners to the Duke's Stand.

Federico, who was tied up, was bruised and swollen, and was in a terrible state. Every time the team escorting him passed by a stand, the audience was extremely excited. People stood on tiptoes and stretched their necks, or shouted and crowded forward, vying to see the big election.

will be the culprit.

The atmosphere seemed to have returned to the time before the accident, when the contestants were fighting fiercely.

On the way to being escorted, Federico was quiet and obedient, neither yelling in protest nor struggling to resist. However, as the team got closer and closer, everyone in the Duke's stand became more and more nervous.

"Be alert! Watch the crowd!" Seychelles shouted loudly, and the Emerald Legion responded in unison.

"It's strange, he really didn't resist at all." D.D looked at Federico in the escort team and whispered to his companions.

"I didn't suddenly throw an alchemy ball and surprise everyone." Huaiya concentrated on it.

"No assassins jumped out." Glover scanned the surroundings alertly.

"There are no accomplices who have been lying in wait for a long time." Morgan said.

"No one in the heavyweight crowd of spectators cooperated to stir up emotions." Paul looked at the aristocratic stands.

"There are no twists and turns, no surprises. It's more boring than the stage play in the Night Temple." Niexi sighed in disappointment.

"So, this fugitive young master has done so much just to rush to the stage and yell and throw dirty water on the Duke?" Morgan said disdainfully.

"Then he is too naive," Paul said. "No matter how big the matter is, once he is caught by the Emerald Legion, he will have nothing to do."

"Stupid," Glover shook his head. "Hiding in the dark is his greatest advantage. But now, he is being slaughtered by the Emerald City..."

"But he still looks confident. I always feel like there's something wrong." Huaiya rubbed his notebook.

"Well, everyone in the Kevin Deere family is like this," D.D. shrugged, "I suspect they have an ancestral saying: no matter how panicked they are, their faces will always be paralyzed."

"Unless he has a back-up plan." Miranda suddenly spoke.

All the guards turned to her.

Miranda looked at Federico and said seriously: "A worse, more powerful trump card."

Huaiya thoughtfully said: "Even if he is caught by the Emerald Legion and sent to prison, he is not afraid at all. Is he a confident trump card?"

That's right.

Thales, who listened silently to this, was equally suspicious.

A trump card.

"So..." Paul pondered, "Where is the trump card? How to play it?"

Miranda shook her head.

"have no idea."

Miranda reminded everyone in Star Lake Castle:

"But this matter must have been planned for a long time. He will not give in easily. Even if he surrenders, there may be something fishy in it."

That's right.

After listening to their words, Thales looked around.

He wanted to find some familiar figures or smell a familiar atmosphere of conspiracy.

It's never that simple.

According to experience, Federico must have more chips, a bigger conspiracy, and more powerful means.

A trump card that is enough to knock down Zhan.

Rather than just an appearance, an accusation, and a flag.

In this way, it is in line with the style of Kessel and the Secret of the Kingdom.

Just, where?

What is it?

On the other side, after passing many checkpoints, a group of vassals and nobles from the Emerald City, including many heavyweight VIPs, were invited to the Duke's Stand. Both Thales and Zhan had to restrain their men, put their swords into sheaths, and worked hard

Create a harmonious and beautiful atmosphere.

"Sorry, the family feud has been publicized and spoiled everyone's interest."
To be continued...